LAWRENCE RAYMOND MILLER, 91, passed away on July 3, 2026, in Rogue River, Oregon. Born on February, 25, 1935, in Durango, Colorado, to Raymond Charles and Paula (Rodriques) Miller, Lawrence lived a life defined by extraordinary leadership, service, and commitment to his country and community.
A highly decorated combat veteran, Lawrence retired to Rogue River from the U.S. Army as a Major in 1974 after 20 years of distinguished service. As an elite Infantry Unit Commander and Special Forces Officer (“Green Beret”), he was both Airborne and Ranger qualified. He served four combat tours in Vietnam and a tour in Germany, earning some of the nation’s highest honors for heroism. His numerous awards include the Silver Star, the Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device and three Oak Leaf Clusters, six Air Medals, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
Following his military career, Lawrence brought his quiet strength and dedication home to Rogue River. He served as Mayor for over ten years, guided local youth as Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 27, and co-owned the downtown icon Elly’s Apparel with his first wife. He remained deeply involved in his community as an active member of the Lions Club, Elks, VFW, American Legion, and MOAA.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his wives, Elly Elisabeth Miller and Rose Ada Miller, and his youngest son, Michael Dean Miller. He is survived by his two sons, Harold Paul Miller and Dennis Adrian Crowfly.
A Celebration of Life and Memorial Service will be held September 19th, starting at 1 PM at Hope Presbyterian Church, 515 Broadway Street in Rogue River, Oregon.